Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-08
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.

FEssENDEN REJoINs THE NATIONAL OPERA CON-
PANY-GEoRGE FAwcETT RowE's Loss-A PRETTY
ACTRESS BAD LCCK-PAT1 MAY GO TO SOUTH
AMERIcA-"MERLIN"A MODERATE SUCCESS
George Clarke, who left the Daily company
few years ago rather than sacrifice his mustache
has returned. Whether there has been a compro-
mise not On the mustache question Is not stated
" William H. Fessenden, the popular Boston
tenor, has accepted invitation to rejoin the Ma
tonal Opera company and resume his roles OF last
season. He was heard with the organization In
Boston this week.
The opening performance OF the National
Opera company at the Boston theater Monday
generally removing their hats. The opera was
"The Huguenots, and it was witnessed by large
audience.
Joseph Jefferson is now taking his midwinter
vacation, and Will go to his plantation In LOU
isiana next week.
Helen Hastings, the new English beauty, who
appears in New York soon, will be supported by
American actors exclusively. W. j. Ferguson the
| well-knoWn character actor, has been secured to
support her.
-"An for Love- is the title of q new opera soon
to be brought out in Boston.
-Digby Bell is authority for the statement that
the comic opera industry would wear the bloom
OH steam calliope.
George Fawcett Rowe was one Of the greatest
losers by the recent burning of the Temple thea
| in rehearsal there at the time and all the manu-
scripts OF the work, as well as the costumes and
scenery were DESTROYED. 1t is doubtful now If the
opera Is ever brought out.
- That slap-dash actress Agnes Herndon, has
begun her starring tour in q new farce-comedy,
called "The Commercial Tourists Bride"
- Edmund Golfers revival of Forests old play,
'Metamora," at the Peoples theater, New York,
was effected with the assistance OF troupe OF real
live Indians.
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Ing In ten cent houses and carries brass drum,
piano and fiddle for an orchestra. It is but a
few seasons since Maud Granger seemed to have
before her career OF exceptional brightness.
Patti had royal reception on her appearance
in the City OF Mexico Tuesday night. The diva
has been banQueted at the Castle of Chapultepec
by Mrs. Dtaz. wife OF the president. Her success
has been SO great that IS probable she Will make
tour through South America under the manage
ment OF Henry L. Abbey.
Lucy Hoopers daughter; who has been pre-
pairing for the stage at Paris, will play leading
part in Coquelin's company when he comes to this
country.
Col. Mapleson, with Nine. Helene Hastreiter
as his prima donna, has met with such success in
Scotland that he hopes to be able to revive Italian
opera in London.
Charlie Parsloe, who became famous as the
Chinaman in any Partner" is now running
music store in New York.
- Next season, after her return from Australia
1t Is said that Mrs. Bowers intends to produce
"E!lzabeth' and one or two other great plays On
style OF magnficence as to scenery, costumes and
properties Historically correct that will com
pare faVorabiy with the productions OF henry
Irving.
The 2O0th representation of "Eryninie- was
celebrated at the New York Casino Thursday
night with appropriate observances
when Minnie Palmer appears in this country
next season she will be seen In s.Frou Frour and
several new pieces, including an Operetta.
- Is alleged that Miss FOrtescue is very i'm
porous at her rehearsals, and often corrects by
saving, ooh: bah! you mustn't do that-tnat is so
American"
kate Claxton is said to have leased the Four
te9nth Street theater, New York, for a term Of
years. ~ y,
- Deil1ngerS new pastoral opera "Lorraine"
was produced by Col. McCauls company in Chi
cago Wednesday night With the richness OF stage
setting and costuming for which this manager is
noted. The new Work seems to have made /, more
favorable impression than 'Don CESAR" by the
Same composer. TIE mu-1c is said to be pure
o Men,wroten ia ana graceful, With number OF
charming solos, and the comedy element very
str0ng. Miss Gr1swOld, HerndOn Morsell and De
Wolf Hopper are in the cast.
-"Merlin," Goldmafk's new opera, produced for
the first time in America at the metropolitan
Opera house, New York, on Monday night. had
only moderate success. The imnressiom made
by ''The Queen OF Sheba" that Goldmark finds in
spir&tion mainly in Wagner's work has been in
creased Dy Merlin which contains scenes and
musical passages, it is said strikingly reminiscent
OF the Bayreuth master. The new opera is said to
be wanting In the dramatic element, and Won even
succes destjne only by the magnificent stage
setting II received and the admirable work OF
tTauletn Lehnann and Herr Aivary
An American lady now living In Paris writes
to friend in this city that she recently had much
pleasure in listening to recital by young
American pianist, who showed rare natural
ability and whose technique she declared to be of
the highest order. The young mans name she
IL son OF Christian Xander, and has now been
abroad for six years. pursuing his studies.